Century
14th Century BCE
What happened in the 14th Century BCE.
ExplorationGreat Zimbabwe Dominates Gold Trade with Kilwac. 1400 CE · Great Zimbabwe, ZimbabweArchaeological evidence confirms extensive gold trade between Great Zimbabwe and Swahili coastal cities.
TechnologyExpansion of Chinampa Agriculture in the Valley of Mexicoc. 1400 CE · Lake Xochimilco, Mexico City, MexicoAztec engineers develop intensive floating gardens to feed a growing population.
ArtMass Production of Moai Statues at Rano Rarakuc. 1400 CE · Rano Raraku Quarry, Rapa NuiThe peak period of moai carving begins at the Rano Raraku quarry under the direction of clan chiefs.
PoliticsBreaking of the Tapu by High Chiefsc. 1400 CE · North Island, New ZealandHigh chiefs challenge and modify traditional tapu rules to consolidate power and redistribute resources.
ArtDevelopment of Māori Tā Moko Tattooing Traditionc. 1400 CE · North Island, New ZealandMāori refine the art of tā moko, using chisels to carve permanent facial and body tattoos.
TechnologyAdaptation of Kumara Cultivation in New Zealandc. 1400 CE · North Island, New ZealandMāori develop specialized techniques to grow sweet potatoes in the cooler climate of New Zealand.
TechnologyHittite Mastery of Iron Smeltingc. 1400 BCE · Hattusa, Central Anatolia (Turkey)The Hittites perfect iron smelting techniques, revolutionizing warfare and tool production.
ReligionCoronation Ceremony at Great Zimbabwec. 1350 CE · Great Zimbabwe, ZimbabweThe Munhumutapa king is crowned in a grand ritual linking spiritual authority with the stone enclosures.
PoliticsFounding of Ayutthaya Kingdom1350 CE · Ayutthaya, ThailandU Thong establishes the capital at Ayutthaya, creating a powerful maritime and land empire.
PoliticsGajah Mada's Palapa Oath1336 CE · Trowulan, Java, IndonesiaPrime Minister Gajah Mada vows to unify the archipelago before tasting spices.
PoliticsAshikaga Takauji Establishes Muromachi Shogunate1336 CE · Kyoto, JapanAshikaga Takauji installs a new shogunate in Kyoto, beginning the Nanbokucho period.
ExplorationFounding of Tenochtitlán on Lake Texcococ. 1325 CE · Lake Texcoco, Mexico City, MexicoThe Mexica establish their capital on an island in Lake Texcoco.
PoliticsMansa Musa Ascends to the Throne of Malic. 1312 CE · Niani, MaliMansa Musa becomes the ruler of the Mali Empire, inheriting a wealthy state and expanding its influence.